OHM Advisors ยท 10 hours ago
Survey Crew Chief
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expOHM Advisors is a Community Advancement firm that focuses on collaborative solutions across various service areas. The Survey Crew Chief will lead the survey team, providing technical expertise and overseeing project plans, while ensuring safety and compliance with surveying standards.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Work with Professional Surveyors to establish project plan and objectives, including timeframes, budgets, staffing, and project schedule
Direct Survey Crew members by assigning responsibilities and overseeing all work performed by the Survey Crew, including checking calculations and notes
Understand project scope and convey requirements to the Survey Crew
Oversee survey work to ensure safe work environments by complying with the company and/or site-specific health and safety plans (e.g., proper personal protection equipment, obtaining and maintaining First Aid and CPR certification, etc.)
Provide technical expertise in topographic, construction, and boundary surveying techniques
Provide input on surveying and construction-related issues, procedures, practices, protocols, and methods
Ensure survey crew performance and provide leadership to field crews, including training, supervising, coaching, and mentoring crew members and less-experienced crew chiefs
Has the authority to use assigned resources to meet timelines, schedules, budgets, and profit objectives
May review the quality control and quality assurance procedures, as necessary
Perform survey activities such as leveling, traversing, topographic mapping, construction layout, as-built surveys, boundary surveys, profile, and cross-section surveys
Calculate parcel and lot line locations and/or easement lines using taxation information and/or title information
Prepare easement and right-of-way descriptions and documents, with drawings if required
Responsible for processing field data and reviewing field data from other crews
Perform physical tasks such as carrying and maneuvering up to 50 lbs. line clearing, pounding stakes, setting monuments, and locating critical underground objects
Record field notes legibly and accurately while following company standards and operating guidelines
Share project information and other field observations deemed pertinent to the project
Ability to work mainly in the field and in the office (when required)
Understand state and local regulations regarding surveying standards and practices
Effectively communicate information to staff and leadership team
Checks accuracy of completed work and works with direct supervisor to ensure compliance with QA/QC program
Qualification
Required
5 years' land surveying experience
Must have experience in all types of surveying equipment and procedures
Must have a valid and current driver's license
Strong aptitude for mathematics, specifically trigonometry and geometry
Proven ability to manage people and projects
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Physical requirements include indoor and outdoor work, various temperatures and weather conditions, driving, lifting, carrying, reaching, bending, kneeling, crawling, walking, sitting, and standing. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
Preferred
Familiarity with DOT survey standards
Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Carlson, MicroStation V8, and GEOPAK
Benefits
BCBSM Medical, Dental and Vision
Company Profit Sharing
Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contribution
Paid professional association membership
Tuition & Certification Expense reimbursement
Volunteer Service Leave
100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance
Short & Long-Term Disability Options
Company
OHM Advisors
OHM Advisors is an architecture & planning company providing architectural, engineering, and planning services.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kent Early
Chief Operating Officer
Jennifer Carney Triplett
Principal & Partner
Recent News
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